WILLIE SHAKE HANDS (4) finished runner-up on two most recent starts including a nose defeat in a 2m1f hurdle at Newcastle last time. Finds a suitable contest to go one better. Irish raider SAGE CONSEIL (2) placed 4.5L second attempting 2m4 1/2f at Roscommon in latest. Warrants close consideration racing for a prominent yard. SOLENT GATEWAY (3) performed creditably when 6L third in a 2m Wetherby maiden hurdle. Claims on second outing since wind surgery. CELESTIAL REIGN (6) is unexposed hurdling and rates an outside chance.